Heights (in centimeters) and weights (in kilograms) of 7 supermodels are given below. Find the regression equation, letting the
first variable be the independent (x) variable, and predict the weight of a supermodel who is 171 cm tall. Height 176,168,178,174,176,176,178
Weight 56,50,58,55,54,55,57
The regression equation: y = m x + b m = ( 57 - 50 ) / ( 178 - 168 ) = 7 / 10 = 0.7 50 = 0.7 * 168 + b 50 = 117.6 + b b = 50 - 117.6 b = - 67.6 y = 0.7 * x - 67.6 The graph is in the attachment. The weight of supermodel who is 171 cm tall: y = 0.7 * 171 - 67.6 = 119.7 - 67.6 = 52.1 kg
